Advocates for a High Court override say such a law is necessary to ensure the will of the majority is enforced; opponents argue the rights of minorities would be trampled

Kohelet Policy Forum files High Court petition claiming government would break constitutional law after it says it would not hold national vote if agreement reached

Finance minister assails 'contradictions' in controversial legislation, despite supporting it in 2018; calls on government 'to do what's necessary'

In TV interview, Gideon Sa'ar says he coordinated release of legislation's text with Bennett, though PM has yet to take position; Yamina No. 2 Shaked comes out against bill

Lawmakers who last year opposed changes to Basic Law to lock down coalition power-sharing agreements, now back measure; opposition boycotts vote in protest

Lapid gave up a key measure this week that would have helped protect him from a potential betrayal by Bennett when the time comes to rotate premiership. Was it naivete?

Justice minister seeking to enshrine rights in semi-constitutional legislation; hopes opposition parties will support the move

Esther Hayut rails against 'dangerous and irresponsible' comments by Yariv Levin, who accused justices of a 'coup' after they rebuked Knesset for amending Basic Law

Knesset speaker accuses justices of a 'coup,' after they criticize last year's constitutional amendment delaying elections, despite Netanyahu's refusal to pass a state budget

The PM misrepresented his plans on national TV, and for good reason. His proposals tweak the system to knock out competitors and deliver a victory he can't otherwise attain